French Provincial Furniture
FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE
Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.
Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.
Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.
The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.
Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: French Provincial
Period: 19th Century
Italy Mid-19th Century Yellow Wood Buffet with Yellow Glass Shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy Mid-19th Century yellow lacquered wood and glass shelves buffet in farmhouse style
This cheerful yellow wood lacquered buffet is composed by two part: the mid-19th Century pine wood buffet, that it is currently hand-lacquered in yellow color and the contemporary metal chrome étagère that it need to be fixed directly to the wall. The yellow back lacquered glass shelves are a contemporary production. The wood shelve...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Antique Scrubbed Pine Trompe L'oeil Decorated Doors
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF FRENCH SCRUBBED AND WORN PINE TENON-MORTISED DOORS
With decoupage & trompe l'oeil decoration throughout 19th century
Item # 306UMJ21P
These super fun and incredibly worn F...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
French Provençale Medici Vase Inspired Jardinière with Carved Scenes, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French stone Provençale jardinière from the second half of the 19th century, with low-relief carved scenes and handles. Born in Provence at the end of the reign of France's last Em...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Antique White French Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, 19th Century
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century French fence railing from a balcony section constructed from wrought iron. It is beautifully handcrafted with twisted, scrolled decoration and heart motifs. The iron sti...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Faded Blue-Color Enamel Cast Iron Urn
By E. Paris et Cie
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th century faded blue-color enamel cast iron urn with jester-faced mask handles. Heavy, fine quality cast iron. Made by E. Paris, marked "E. Paris Bte SGDG...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Cherry Tapered Leg Oval Drop Leaf Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
Antique Cherry oval drop leaf dining table. Table centre with Leaves down measures 25" in width. This wonderful table has great original colour and patination. The base is original a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Planter Copper Jardinière with Two Handles, SW France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French big pot which can be used as a planter or jardinière.
Copper
If you like it, please see also LU4476227879132 19th century planter copper jardini...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper
Louis XV Cherry Dining Table with Bread Slide
Located in Billingshurst, GB
Louis XV Cherry Dining table with beautiful little bread slide 20". This table is a gorgeous colour and stands at 30.5" high with plenty of leg room at 24.4". The table has a lovely ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Planter Copper Jardinière with Handle, SW France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French bucket can be used as a planter or jardinière.
Copper
Interior dimensions: diameter 8.46 in. (21.5 cm), height: 8.07 in. (20.5 cm)...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique French Carved Walnut and Upholstered Twin Bed with Asian Figural Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome antique French carved walnut twin bed upholstered in a contemporary Asian figural fabric. It is in fabulous recently restored condition. Steel braces have been applied to the back of the headboard to aid in strengthening the bed. Please see photos. Originally circa mid-late 19th century.
Holy...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Wine Press Screw Pedestals Plant Holders, French, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of french pedestals wine press screws
Brutalist style
Very stylish
Dimensions of the top 9.84/9.84 in. (25/25 cm)
Good antique condit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Console Table & Matching Mirror
Located in Washington, DC
Suite of painted Napoleon III carved wood console table and matching mirror.
Mirror Dimensions: H 51" - W 31.5"
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint, Mirror
Set of French Painted Double Entry Door with Iron Insert
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large French painted double entry doors with transom frame.
Wrought Iron work insert in door frame and top.
Nice high relief carved wood and iron details.
There is some hardware in t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Massive Early Terracotta Olive Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Massive early terracotta olive jar dating to 19th century, Tuscany. Nice natural patina. Its dramatic scale makes this jar an excellent decorative...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Empire Hardwood and Gilt Metal with Candles Cheval Mirror, circa 1810
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1810 French Empire Cheval mirror with gold gilt bronze candlestick holders and fitti...
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1810s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
19th century antique French country hand carved cabinet
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an antique late 19th century French country Hand crafted cabinet. This dark walnut hand carved cabinet has beautiful scrollwork at the top with shelves in the center. This ca...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Louis Philippe period giltwood wall mirror from the mid-19th century is a stunning piece featuring an arched frame adorned with intricate floral motifs. The elegance of t...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
This Nineteenth century French crotch mahogany demi-lune sideboard features a richly detailed design that includes a stunning marble top, intricate bronze mounts, and the elegant cro...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair French, 19th Century Glazed Earthenware Plates
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of late 19th century Provencal earthenware plates
France, circa 1880-1900
Good but weathered condition.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Stunning Anduze Jar circa 1820-1839
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Anduze Jar, circa 1820-1839. Remnants of green glaze. Signed "Auguste Boisset." A second similar Anduze jar is available that varies slightly in size (see last two images). ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
White Porcelain Lamp with Brass Base
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
White Porcelain Lamp with Brass Base. Uncertain of origin, appears to be late 19th century French. Shade not included.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A French bleached oak drapers table circa 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French bleached oak drapers table C 1880. This piece would make a perfect center island in your kitchen. It has a shaped botttom shelf and two drawers on one side. The piece is finis...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Plate in French Faïence, Red and Green Color, 19th Century, Rooster
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The plate is in faience. It has been made in France, during the 19th century.
The pattern decor is a rooster and the main colors green and red.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
French Terracotta Antique Water Holder Pottery Handmade Pitcher Vase Centerpiece
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta from the 19th to the mid-20th century.
This kind of pitcher was used to keep the well water cool.
This jug kept the marks of the fire when it was put in the oven to bake the earth. This gives very authentical and aesthetic nuances to the patina of the all pitcher.
The top was glazed to make this part more resistant to handling and pouring water...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
A Carved Alpine Oxen Yoke - French Alps - XIXth century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A huge carved oxen yoke, dating back to the 19th century, is a beautiful example of Alpine folk craftsmanship. Its intricate carvings and rustic charm make it a truly captivating dec...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Charcoal Drawing "3 cheerful men" Signed Jan Deckers 1885 Belgium
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Immerse yourself in the jovial spirit of the 19th century with our captivating charcoal drawing titled "3 Cheerful Men," signed by the esteemed Belgian artist Jan Deckers in 1885. Th...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Early 19th Century Elm Farmhouse Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
This is a sturdy elm farmhouse table from the early 19th century. It features a strong base with four square legs connected by end stretchers. The has a lovely patina and colour, and...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
A marble mortar from the 19th century - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A magnificent French marble mortar from the 19th century, an authentic and rare piece that embodies the elegance and refinement of French craftsmanship.
This marble mortar, manufact...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Rustic Primitive Butcher Block
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original rustic French provincial chopping block from the 1st half of the 19th century.
Rudimentarily made, consisting of a solid elm wood stump with 3 embedded original shaped legs...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
French Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French Majolica asparagus plate with 3 spaces unsigned, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French Majolica asparagus plate with 3 spaces unsigned, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Country Two Door Fruitwood Cupboard with Carved Floral Detail
Located in Milford, NH
A nice size French country fruitwood two door cupboard with molded arched cornice surmounting two paneled carved doors opening to an upper and lower storage compartments, each with a...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Green Glazed Earthenware Castelnaudary Planter
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful glazed earthenware Castelnaudary planter, France, circa 1850-1900, Good condition
H:26,5cm W:35cm D:27cm
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century French Confit Pot
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This classic French confit pot is from the south of France and dates from the late 19th Century. Note the pretty tapered base that is unglazed. Confit pots were half-glazed for two r...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Early 19th Century French Directoire Mahogany Pedestal Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Age: 1800 - 1850
Furniture Style: French Directoire (1789 - 1805)
Overall Dimensions: 29" high x 42" diameter
French Directoire style pedestal table, circa 1800.. Round top on thr...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze.
Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishe...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French, 19th Century Cast Iron Fountain Head Depicting a Mythical Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely and rare small cast iron fountain head with a great expression, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered
H:20cm W:20,5cm D:5,5cm
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Giltwood 19th Century Mirror
Located in London, GB
A very decorative French mirror which can be hung landscape or portrait.
It has pretty moulding and very worn gilded frame . The mirror is the original plate - beautiful glass, hea...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
French 19th Century Small Ebonised Mirror
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely little mirror - perfect for a bathroom, smaller bedroom, or hallway.
Made in France in the 19th century.
The mercury glass sparkles beautifully and the surface is...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Drawing "The Rhine, Drachenfels" signed Strobant Dated 1844 Belgium
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Step into the scenic beauty of the 19th century with our exquisite drawing, enhanced with gouache, titled "The Rhine, Drachenfels." This piece, signed by the renowned artist Strooban...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique 19th Century French Wrought Iron and Marble Console Table
Located in Peabody, MA
An exceptional 19th century French wrought iron console table with Rosa Portugués marble top with cut out and molded edges. Wrought iron base features decorative rosettes.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Oak Open Barley Twist Centre Table
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite piece is a testament to the intricate craftsmanship of its era, embodying elegance and sophistication.
The table, crafted from rich, dark oak, exudes an air of timele...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Large 19th Century French Wine Tasting Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 19th century Tilt-top French wine tasting table. The top can be positioned vertically for storage and opened for use as a side or dining table.
Dimensions when tilted up:
49" x...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Small Decorative Giltwood French 19th Century Mirror
Located in London, GB
A very decorative little French mirror which can be hung landscape or portrait.
With nicely worn gilding to the frame. The mirror is the original plate - beautiful glass with foxin...
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Large 19th Century French Turquoise Glazed Terracotta Vase Urn Olive Jar
Located in Pearland, TX
An exceptional antique French turquoise / teal / blue green glazed terracotta vase, urn, or olive jar with handles, circa 1850. This is the statement piece you've been looking for! T...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Academic Framed Charcoal Study "Bearded man's Head" France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Immerse yourself in the world of academic artistry with our captivating 19th Century Framed Charcoal Study titled "Bearded Man's Head," originating from France. Meticulously rendered...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Century Drawing "Mountain Landscape" Italy
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Transport yourself to the picturesque vistas of Italy with our captivating 19th Century Drawing titled "Mountain Landscape." This exquisite piece captures the breathtaking beauty of ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Century Majolica Windmill Wall Pocket Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Windmill & yellow flowers Wall Pocket signed Choisy Le Roi.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
White Marble Top Iron Table
Located in Houston, TX
White marble top Iron table, made in the late 19th century to be used as a bistro or garden table. White marble top, beautifully faded from wear with the patina of over a hundred yea...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Iron
Large Early 19th Century French Cherry Wood Farmhouse Kitchen Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Stunning Early 19th Century French Cherry Wood Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Table, Of Rare Large Proportions To Seat 12 Comfortably, Having Well Figured Plank Top With Cleated Ends, Ov...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Antique French Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Portland, OR
History, craftsmanship and the beauty of Oak pattern veneer top combine in this lovely antique French dining table. The draw leaf design allows the leaves to be hidden under the top ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of End Tables / Plant Stands With 19th Century Style French Embossed Iron
Located in Weymouth, MA
Elegant 19th century style wrought and gilt iron end tables / plant stands with intricate detail emphasizing a combination of geometric forms and stylized scrollwork.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Brass Candelabra
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large seven light brass and gilt-metal candelabra, most likely from the altar of a French church. The wheat and grape designs represent communion bread and wine; the lily represent...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Large Olive Jar
Located in Santa Monica, CA
19th Century French Large Olive Jar
Discover the charm of rural French countryside with this 18th-century Large Olive Jar from Provence. Crafted from blonde clay, this terracotta va...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Antique Italian Kitchen Farm Table Island Walnut Flip Top Game Table circa1800
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique Italian Kitchen Farm Table Island Walnut Flip Top Game Table circa1800.
Direct from Italy, an extraordinary antique “flip top” table, that w...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Carved Oak Lyre-Back Fauteuils Needlepoint Seat Armchairs, A Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French oak lyre-back armchairs, late 19th c. The armchairs have carved frame with interlocking ring ornamentation, gently curving arms, centering padded seat, upholstered in ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Textile, Oak
Antique 1898 Manon French Rene Francois Xavier Prinet Lithograph Print 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century antique color lithograph print titled "Manon" by Rene-Xavier Francois Prinet. Shows a female figure with tall Pompador hair do, seated, looking over her left shoulder, dressed in a loose white chemise. Giltwood frame with raised foliate detail; mottled gray mat. Lithograph on wove paper. Signed on the plate lower right margin. L’Estampe Moderne’s blind stamp on the bottom right corner. Published by Masson & Piazza, Paris.
Not unlike the Maitre de L’Affiche series, L’Estampe Moderne was a portfolio printed between 1897-98, published by Imprimerie Champenois, Paris, contained 24 monthly portfolios, with four original lithographs in each. Each was commissioned only for this series.
By PRINET René François Xavier (1861-1946)
René François Xavier Prinet (1861-1946)
Manon, 1898
"René François Xavier Prinet (31 December 1861, Vitry-le-François – 26 January 1946, Bourbonne-les-Bains) was a French painter and illustrator who drew his subjects from middle-class society. He was born to Henri Prinet, an Imperial Prosecutor in Vitry-le-François. A promotion led to him being posted in Paris, where they lived in a home not far from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. His father painted as a hobby and was supportive of his desire to study art, having him seek the advice of Louis Charles Timbal [fr], a well-known church painter and friend of the family.
Around 1880, he began his studies in earnest, in the studios of Jean-Léon Gérôme; remaining with him until 1885. That year, his painting "The Infant Jesus" was accepted for display at the Salon. This was followed by studies at the Académie Julian. At this time, he also became associated with a group of young artists known as the Bande Noire (Black Stripe), which included Lucien Simon, André Dauchez...
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1890s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Cherry Two Drawer Desk
Located in Billingshurst, GB
The 19th Century cherry two drawer desk on tapered legs is a remarkable piece of furniture. It features a beautiful patination and colour showcasing the natural aging and wear that a...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
French Provincial furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Maison Baguès, Sarreguemines, and Henredon. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $18 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $1,997.
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